All Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia & How They Work

Mastering Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects: A Comprehensive Guide

Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects add a thrilling layer of challenge and reward to ghost hunting. This guide details how each Cursed Object functions and which ones offer the best risk-reward ratio.

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What are Cursed Objects in Phasmophobia?

Cursed Objects, also known as "Cursed Possessions," are randomly generated items in Phasmophobia, appearing across various maps depending on game mode and settings. Activating them requires locating and interacting with them within the location.

Unlike the standard equipment, Cursed Objects offer strategic advantages, but with significant drawbacks. These "cheats" – like instantly pinpointing the ghost's favorite room or boosting your team – come at a cost. Expect substantial sanity loss, temporary blindness, or unexpected "cursed" hunts. Use them judiciously; sometimes, leaving them untouched is the wiser choice. Note that Cursed Objects won't appear on all difficulty levels or in Challenge Mode.

How Cursed Objects Work in Phasmophobia

Phasmophobia currently features seven Cursed Objects, each with unique abilities and debilitating effects. A common consequence is a drastic sanity drop for the user. Teammates should maintain distance during activation, as a "cursed hunt" is highly probable.

Cursed hunts mirror regular hunts but ignore sanity levels, even immediately following a regular hunt. They also last 20 seconds longer, increasing the difficulty of escape or hiding.

Below is a detailed breakdown of each Cursed Object. This list will be updated with any future additions.

Cursed Object	Ability
Tarot Cards	Ten randomly generated cards, each providing buffs, debuffs, or increased ghost activity. The "Death" card, for instance, can trigger a Cursed Hunt.
Ouija Board	Facilitates direct communication with the ghost. Questions like "Hide and Seek" can initiate a Cursed Hunt, as can shattering the board.
Haunted Mirror	Reveals the ghost's preferred room. Shattering the mirror triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Music Box	Forces a ghost appearance upon playing. Prolonged use triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Summoning Circle	Summons and traps the ghost. Always triggers a Cursed Hunt unless a Tier 3 Crucifix is present.
Voodoo Doll	Forces ghost interactions via pins. Pushing the heart pin triggers a Cursed Hunt.
Monkey Paw	Grants wishes affecting the ghost or environment. Some wishes can severely hinder the player.

Top Cursed Objects for Ghost Hunting

Certain Cursed Objects offer a better risk-reward profile. Availability depends on game mode and difficulty.

Haunted Mirror

The Haunted Mirror is the safest and most beneficial Cursed Object. It quickly reveals the ghost's location, streamlining evidence gathering. Limit usage to avoid sanity loss and triggering a Cursed Hunt.

Ouija Board

A reliable option, the Ouija Board directly reveals the ghost's location and the bone's location (crucial for "Perfect Investigation" bonus).

Voodoo Doll

Useful for triggering ghost interactions to gather evidence, but avoid the heart pin to prevent a Cursed Hunt.

This concludes our guide to Phasmophobia's Cursed Objects. Check The Escapist for more Phasmophobia content.

Phasmophobia is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.